mcfly89

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Post: #309611
Topic: Info: Cheapo Marvel Superhero Movies
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/309611/action/topic#309611
Time: 9-Feb-2008 5:07 PM

Here's some Spider-Man episodes on Tracker 3:

http://tracker.zaerc.com/torrents-details.php?id=12668

Are yours better quality? I'd love to grab a torrent with all of these classics!

Post: #307485
Topic: Waterworld ABC Cut? A ton of info - see McFly's posts for details (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/307485/action/topic#307485
Time: 21-Jan-2008 8:41 PM

Sorry for the break, everybody. I've been in the hospital for the past couple weeks with a collapsed lung. I'm doing a lot better and I can't wait to get back to Waterworld, but I'm going to need to take it easy for a couple more weeks before I wrap things up.

Post: #305374
Topic: Info: Cheapo Marvel Superhero Movies
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/305374/action/topic#305374
Time: 4-Jan-2008 9:27 AM

I can't wait for these!

Post: #305373
Topic: Audio Drift!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/305373/action/topic#305373
Time: 4-Jan-2008 9:25 AM

There might be a problem because I'm editing the VOB directly. What if I used DGIndex to toss the VOB into Avisynth, ran an IVTC, then threw it into Vegas (via VFAPI)?

Post: #305353
Topic: Info & For Use: Ace Ventura Pet Detective - tv footage
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/305353/action/topic#305353
Time: 3-Jan-2008 9:39 PM

I'm almost done with this, but I'm having a serious audio drift problem. See this thread:

http://originaltrilogy.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=12&threadid=8956

...for more info.

Post: #305352
Topic: Audio Drift!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/305352/action/topic#305352
Time: 3-Jan-2008 9:36 PM

I'm having a problem where my video and audio are in synch in my editing software, but lose synch when I render. I ripped the video and audio from the DVD using DVD Decrypter, then threw them both into Vegas. My project is 24p, as is the VOB I ripped. I've tried rendering to DV, MPEG2, and with separate WAVs--all lose synch, slowly over time. Thanks in advance for the help!

Post: #305143
Topic: Info: Cheapo Marvel Superhero Movies
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/305143/action/topic#305143
Time: 1-Jan-2008 11:41 AM

Originally posted by: Bob
I just dug up the Spider-Man 1978 TV shows. Should I do a preservation?

Definitely.

Post: #305142
Topic: Info: Cheapo Marvel Superhero Movies
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/305142/action/topic#305142
Time: 1-Jan-2008 11:40 AM

Originally posted by: Bob
I have in my possession in good quality:

Captain America (1991)

Doctor Strange (1978)

Fantastic 4 (1994)

Generation X (1996)

Justice League of America Pilot (1997)

Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. (1998)

Superman: The Musical (1975)

The Punisher Workprint (1989)

I think I have Captain America 2 (1979)

and some others....been so long will have to go through my CD's and stuff

I've never seen some of these... JLA! What's the quality like on these? You said CD's so I assume DivX? Would make for some great downloads.

Post: #304861
Topic: Info: Cheapo Marvel Superhero Movies
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/304861/action/topic#304861
Time: 28-Dec-2007 10:42 AM

Punisher (1989), Captain America (1990), The Flash (TV)-
All have official releases, not too hard to find.

Nick Fury-
I think this was only broadcast on TV for one night. I'd love to see it.

Generation X-
I have a crappy bootleg of the original broadcast, but it was released on VHS in Britain with extended scenes that were edited for TV. I'd love to see it.

M.A.N.T.I.S.-
My holy grail! Does anyone have this?

Spidey-
As I said, I can do a VHS to DVD for the original. Laserdisc would be best if someone has one. Also, if you're in a PAL nation, I assume your VHS copies would make for a much better DVD than my NTSC.

Post: #304858
Topic: Waterworld ABC Cut? A ton of info - see McFly's posts for details (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/304858/action/topic#304858
Time: 28-Dec-2007 10:29 AM

I premiered the film for my friends (also watching the extended cut for the first time myself) and I noticed a few things. Number one is that ABC made the right choice cutting it into two nights, because it's LONG and the pacing is so messed up that it works better as a "mini series." That's why they cut so much for the theater. I'm also considering changing my half-way point "break." Right now it's where the Mariner "sells" Helen for 30 minutes.

While I indescriminately added in all the deleted material, there are a few shots which obviously were tossed in for padding and not designed to be there as part of the director's original vision, and those I may cut. Also, the VHS footage was obviously of lesser quality than the DV, so cuts were noticable (especially with the encore bootleg VHS, as compared with the theatrical VHS). Fortunately, there aren't too many of those shots. I may cut some. The DV stuff, while miles better than VHS, didn't look as crisp as a DVD, due in part to the noisey TV broadcasts and subsequent denoise filters. On a standard def TV, they'd probably be fine, but we were up close to a 56" HDTV.

The Logos, my biggest fear, were hardly noticable. There were logos from Telemundo, Sci-Fi, USA, Bravo, and WGN, as well as no logos on the VHS copies, and I didn't even catch the transitions.

I picked up on a few TV audio edits that I need to restore. If anyone knows the theatrical version very well, I'd love to send out a "Version 1.1" to make sure I got everything back in--the violent shots were easy, but there's no way for me to tell if I'm missing foul language besides memorizing the theatrical version.

Post: #304534
Topic: Info: Cheapo Marvel Superhero Movies
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/304534/action/topic#304534
Time: 24-Dec-2007 10:54 AM — Edited 13-Jul-2020 12:24 PM

I have a particular one in mind:

I’m thinking about doing a transfer of the old 70’s Spider-Man TV movie starring Nicholas Hammond. I thought this movie was great as a kid, and upon recently obtaining a VHS, I can say it’s much more fun for laughs than anything else. I know there are copies on Laserdisc, and also two sequels: Spider-Man Strikes Back (AKA The Deadly Dust) and Spider-Man The Dragon’s Challenge (AKA The Chinese Connection). These were originally episodes of the CBS TV show, recut to be feature-length films which were released theatrically in Europe.

Does anyone have copies of any of these? I’d even be interested to see the TV show, though I don’t have the time to transfer that one myself.

I’m also interested in the made-for-TV Nick Fury and Generation X.

Post: #304532
Topic: Waterworld ABC Cut? A ton of info - see McFly's posts for details (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/304532/action/topic#304532
Time: 24-Dec-2007 10:36 AM

Here's a new preview featuring the deleted dogma of the Deacon:

Watch it!

Post: #304064
Topic: Waterworld ABC Cut? A ton of info - see McFly's posts for details (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/304064/action/topic#304064
Time: 17-Dec-2007 9:49 PM

Originally posted by: tweaker
The advantage that single layer discs have over dual layer discs is that the dual-layer discs tend to have pretty high error rates around the point where the layer transition occurs. Not enough to affect playback, but if people are repeatedly ripping and burning discs to forward them, you can have problems a couple generations down the line.

I'll take it: Single-Layer it is!

Post: #303882
Topic: Waterworld ABC Cut? A ton of info - see McFly's posts for details (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/303882/action/topic#303882
Time: 14-Dec-2007 4:23 PM

Originally posted by: tweaker
Well, you could just show clips of the different elements that went into your cut, from worst to best, and then the final product. It'll make people realize how much crap (logos and such) you had to work around.

er.... I'm not sure the logos are work-aroundable. Those may be the one remaining blemish, though I am replacing all animated logos and commercial fadeouts. The content is all there, the picture quality is good, but the logos... may need to just be ignored.

so is it 2 sl dvds or will there be a chance for a dl dvd?

I'd rather do two single-layer, since I don't have a dual-layer burner or player. It's the same download size. Is there any drawback, besides having to get up and change the discs? It's a three-hour movie, so I figure you're going to want an intermission. I'm trying to figure out where to cut it in the middle, so if anyone knows where ABC cut it when they did the original "Two-Night Waterworld Event," please let me know.

Post: #303518
Topic: Waterworld ABC Cut? A ton of info - see McFly's posts for details (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/303518/action/topic#303518
Time: 10-Dec-2007 11:20 PM

Originally posted by: tweaker
Perhaps have a quick restoration clip, showing what the sources looked like, versus the final result (split screen?)

Unfortunately, I doubt they're as different as I had hoped... if we're talking about comparing my caps to my final output. My final output versus the current extended versions on VHS, well, that's a different story!

Post: #303392
Topic: Waterworld ABC Cut? A ton of info - see McFly's posts for details (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/303392/action/topic#303392
Time: 9-Dec-2007 11:37 AM

I have more trailers on the way, but I won't be able to finish the movie in time for the holidays. I'll be screening it for some friends immediately after Christmas, and then it's DVD authoring time. If you have a (short) special features wishlist, feel free to post it, but I don't have time to go out of my way to find anything, so I'll probably just be throwing some trailers on it. Also, nothing big since the movie will take up 2 discs on its own.

Post: #301871
Topic: Waterworld ABC Cut? A ton of info - see McFly's posts for details (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/301871/action/topic#301871
Time: 23-Nov-2007 3:13 AM

Happy Thanksgiving!

I'm sorry to say I haven't finished the project yet, but here's a teaser to quench your thirst for Waterworld:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt-HfGFaq4g

It features two of my favorite deleted scenes.

I think I've settled on "The Ulysses Cut"

Other potential names:
Dryland Edit
Drifter's Edit
Smoker's Cut
Hydro Addict's Edition
Recycled in the Pit
Follow the Smoke
Everest Edit

Post: #299542
Topic: Army of Darkness - The Primitive Screwhead Edition (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/299542/action/topic#299542
Time: 21-Oct-2007 3:32 PM

For the cover, I'm a big a big fan of "Bruce Campbell vs. Army of Darkness." Personal preference.

Can't wait for this!

Post: #297728
Topic: Waterworld ABC Cut? A ton of info - see McFly's posts for details (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/297728/action/topic#297728
Time: 24-Sep-2007 6:16 PM

Actually, I need to get all these off of my hard drives, so I'll be wrapping this up over the course of the next couple weeks. Mitch, I'd love to include your tape if you can send it out right now.

Post: #297635
Topic: Waterworld ABC Cut? A ton of info - see McFly's posts for details (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/297635/action/topic#297635
Time: 22-Sep-2007 10:56 AM

I captured a 3-hour Waterworld broadcast on WGN last night. I figured it would be the same 3-hour cut that Bravo and USA aired, but I'm pleasantly surprised! It has a fair amount of footage from the 4-hour Sci-Fi cut mixed in--I haven't begun to scratch the surface, so I don't have all the details yet. The interesting thing is that the framing is slightly zoomed, and panned down significantly, which means it's a totally different telecine from the other cuts. I wonder, with all these extended versions, each with different framing, there must be a 35mm master print somewhere. My guess is they're transfering the full extended version to tape, then cutting it down, not making an extended version on video.

Post: #295778
Topic: Waterworld ABC Cut? A ton of info - see McFly's posts for details (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295778/action/topic#295778
Time: 22-Aug-2007 1:04 PM

P.S. Thanks eckoman and tweaker for your kind and sobering words!

Post: #295777
Topic: Waterworld ABC Cut? A ton of info - see McFly's posts for details (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295777/action/topic#295777
Time: 22-Aug-2007 1:03 PM

The Encore is censored, but I haven't gotten around to checking just how much of it is. I know they cut the peeing in the cup shot.

Post: #295766
Topic: Info Wanted: has anyone done a 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' edit?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295766/action/topic#295766
Time: 22-Aug-2007 11:49 AM

http://originaltrilogy.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=11&threadid=4469&STARTPAGE=2

It's my next project. I'll be cutting the TV scenes into the original Pan & Scan DVD release.

Post: #295641
Topic: Waterworld ABC Cut? A ton of info - see McFly's posts for details (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295641/action/topic#295641
Time: 20-Aug-2007 7:37 PM

Some TooT Average/denoise examples from the Sci-Fi cut:

Original DV Capture

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/thegreathunger/400-DV.png

Three DV Captures Averaged with TooT

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/thegreathunger/400-DVDVDV.png

Two DV Captures and One Satellite Capture (thanks Shepp) Averaged with TooT

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/thegreathunger/400-DVDVSatt.png

Two DV Captures (one of which has been denoised with FFT3D) and One Satellite Capture Averaged with TooT

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/thegreathunger/400-FFT3DDVDVSatt.png

My brain is beginning to boil away...

Post: #294668
Topic: Waterworld ABC Cut? A ton of info - see McFly's posts for details (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/294668/action/topic#294668
Time: 5-Aug-2007 8:47 PM

Originally posted by: Jaiman Tuckuh
I also have 1 1/2 copies of the Sci Fi.

But, once again, I'm late for the Telemundo version (started a half-hour ago).

Not to worry, Jaiman; I have 3 Telemundos, 3 Sci-Fis, and 3 USAs. Hard drive space be damned! I'm working them together with Toot, and the results are encouraging. There is still some noise and there are synch issues I need to work on, but it's looking very good.

What I need most is more copies of the Encore broadcast to average with ReverendBeastly's copy, which has some interlace artifacts and ancient noise reduction/smoothing. Mitch said he had an original VHS, but I haven't been able to get in touch with him. Anybody else have a decent copy?

I'm also going to pick up a theatrical VHS on ebay to help fill in some of the edited violence.